Professional Matcha Certification
Learn to Make
Perfect Matcha.
In-person certification courses for cafés and baristas. Backed by KYŌ-KLUB Amsterdam.
From €229 per person · Trusted by café professionals across Amsterdam
The Curriculum
Two disciplines. One certificate.
Matcha · Latte & Traditional
The foundation of the certification. Master ceremonial-grade matcha sourcing, whisking technique, milk texturing, and both modern latte and traditional tea ceremony presentation.
Hojicha · Latte & Roasted Tea
An optional add-on to your certification day. Deepen your expertise with the roasting process, flavor profiles, and preparing hojicha lattes and traditional cups.
½ Day
Half Day Session
1
Official Certificate
Amsterdam
At KYŌ-KLUB or On Site
B2B
Built for Cafés
One Day. Complete Mastery.
A full day of demos, hands-on practice and tasting sessions at KYŌ-KLUB Amsterdam.
Matchacursus Masterclass
This 4-hour premium experience is specially designed for enthusiasts who truly want to immerse themselves in the world of authentic Japanese matcha.
During the masterclass you will discover:
- —The history and philosophy behind Japanese tea culture
- —How matcha is grown, harvested and processed
- —The difference between various quality levels
- —How to recognize and evaluate high-quality matcha
- —A demonstration of a traditional stone matcha mill
- —A matcha tasting
- —A food pairing experience
- —An explanation of the tools
- —The traditional preparation of matcha
- —Personal guidance while preparing your own matcha
- —Tips for preparing and storing matcha at home
Included:
- ✓You'll use ceremonial-grade matcha from KYŌ-KLUB, which you can also take home with you after the session
- ✓Starter kit to keep practicing at home
- ✓Preparation guide
- ✓Certificate of participation
- ✓Food pairing
- ✓Access to our network of Japanese matcha farms and sourcers
Duration: 4 hours
Investment: €229 per person
Thanks to the limited group size, there is plenty of room for personal attention, questions and individual guidance. This creates a unique experience that is both educational and inspiring.
Hojicha Add-On
With the Hojicha add-on, everything covered in the matcha masterclass, including history, sourcing, equipment, preparation, tasting, food pairing and personal guidance, is also done for hojicha. You'll explore what makes hojicha unique as a roasted tea, and you'll leave with a can of hojicha to take home.
Hojicha modules run parallel to the certification day. Available as a full add-on only.
Pricing
Simple pricing. No surprises.
Per person. Includes the full certification day at KYŌ-KLUB Amsterdam.
Matchacursus Masterclass
per person
- ·Full 4-hour premium masterclass at KYŌ-KLUB Amsterdam
- ·Hands-on preparation, tasting and food pairing experience
- ·Official Matchacursus Certificate of participation
- ·Ceremonial-grade matcha included to take home
Matcha & Hojicha Masterclass
per person
- ·Everything included in the Matchacursus Masterclass
- ·Full hojicha module: history, sourcing, preparation and tasting
- ·Hojicha can included to take home
- ·Two disciplines, one certification day
- ·5 hours total (1 extra hour for hojicha)
Group bookings and in-company training available. Contact us for custom pricing.
For Café Professionals
KYŌ-KLUB
Matchacursus is built by the team behind KYŌ-KLUB, Amsterdam's premium matcha café. We source ceremonial-grade matcha from Uji, Japan and have served thousands of guests. Now we're sharing everything we know.
Visit KYŌ-KLUB